Civil Engineering Manager

We are recruiting for an experienced Civil Engineering Manager to take a senior leadership position within a growing Power & Renewables business.

This is a role for a civil engineering professional who wants to influence more than individual projects.

You'll provide technical leadership across a portfolio of energy and infrastructure projects, shaping civil engineering strategy from tender and pre-construction through design, construction and final handover.

The Role

You'll be responsible for:

Leading civil engineering activities across the Power & Renewables portfolio
Developing civil engineering standards, processes and best practice
Leading and developing civil engineering teams
Providing technical oversight across multiple projects
Leading civil input into tenders and bids
Developing preliminary designs and engineering solutions
Overseeing earthworks, drainage, access roads, foundations and structures
Managing design consultants and engineering partners
Coordinating civil design with electrical and other disciplines
Identifying ground, flooding, utilities and environmental risks
Supporting project programmes and delivery strategies
Providing technical leadership throughout construction
Supporting site teams with complex engineering issues
Driving value engineering and design optimisation
Managing technical and commercial risks
Acting as a senior technical interface with clients and contractors
Overseeing as-built documentation and project close-out
Driving lessons learned and continuous improvement

We're Looking For

You'll ideally have:

Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering
Significant civil engineering experience
Senior engineering or engineering management experience
Background in infrastructure, utilities, energy or Power & Renewables
Experience leading and developing engineering teams
Strong design management experience
Experience across the full project lifecycle
Strong knowledge of earthworks, drainage, roads, foundations and infrastructure
Excellent commercial and risk awareness
Strong client and stakeholder management skills
Excellent technical problem-solving and leadership capabilitiesExperience across BESS, solar, wind, substations, grid connections, power transmission/distribution or utilities would be highly advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Civil Engineering Manager looking to move into a genuinely strategic role, with the opportunity to influence engineering standards, project delivery, team development and business growth.

Interested? Apply now or contact us for further information